I've just joined this list recently.  Have been in the museum field for
about ten years, and have to say that I am really surprised by some of
crass, sarcastic, and sometimes petty comments that are posted.  Email
doesn't serve sarcasm very well.  YOu have no idea who the speaker is,
their point of view, whatever.

Some of the issues are very important and need to be brought out in larger
more formal forums where we can collaboratively work on things and
implement change.  Do any of the issues reach people who are in a position
to make change?  Are they listening?  What can we do to put these ideas on
the front burner (AAM, AASLH sessions, courses, etc.)  That was a minor
aside.  I really did not want to comment but this was just one
distasteful/insulting comment too many.
--DRK
 On Wed, 12 Aug 1998, Michael
Hering wrote:

> Considering I just resigned from the SAR, this looks very interesting, but New Yoorrkk City-- yuk!; they probably want someone who is black; and the pay is way too low!
>
> >>> Michael Cogswell <[log in to unmask]> 08/11/98 03:36PM >>>
> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:36:08 +0200 (IST)
> From: MICHAEL COGSWELL <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Job Opening: Asst. Director
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> Note: New closing date of 31 August 1998.
>
> Please excuse any cross postings.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Michael Cogswell
> Louis Armstrong House and Archives
>
> ******************************
>
> PERSONNEL VACANCY NOTICE R-770
>
> TITLE:  Assistant Director, Louis Armstrong House and Archives, Queens
> College, CUNY.
>
> DUTIES:  (1) Writing, packaging, and submitting grant proposals and grant
> reports; (2) Assisting researchers with use of the collections; (3)
> Processing archival materials; (4) Hiring, training, and supervising
> staff; (5) Planning the development and operations of the Armstrong
> House; (6) Designing and presenting public programs; (7) Designing and
> installing exhibits and displays; (8) Negotiating use fees and
> permissions; (9) Responding to emergency alarms; and (10) Other duties as
> assigned.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Bachelor's degree in Music, Museum Studies, Library
> Science, Africana Studies, or American Studies; or equivalent
> professional experience; (2) Demonstrated success in grant writing; (3)
> At least five years of increasingly responsible employment in an
> archives, library, or museum; (4) Excellent writing skills; (5) Excellent
> interpersonal skills; (6) Excellent references.
>
> RANKING FACTORS:  (1) Knowledge of Louis Armstrong; (2) Previous
> administrative experience; (3) Previous success in grant writing; (4)
> Graduate studies in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
>
> SALARY RANGE:  $40,000 - $44,200 per year.
>
> TO APPLY:  Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters
> of reference to:  Michael Cogswell, Director, Louis Armstrong House and
> Archives, Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, NY  11367.  Applications
> accepted until 31 August 1998.  For more information, call 718-997-3670.
>
> The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an equal
> opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with Disabilities Act employer.
>
> ******************************
>

Dwandalyn (Dwan) Reece King
Performance Studies Dept., NYU
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